Primary Purpose:

• Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
• Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.  
• Federally Funded Position

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or related training and work experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI)
• Demonstrate competency in the core academic subject area assigned

[Physical Education Teachers: Current automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate]

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Records, Reports, and Correspondence

1. Provide writing/reading intervention to at-risk students “most” at risk of failing to attain grade level expectations
2. Administer diagnostic writing/reading instruments to students most at risk of writing/reading failure
3. Interpret diagnostic writing/reading instruments to determine specific instructional needs of at-risk students
4. Develop instructional plans to meet the individualized needs of identified at-risk students
5. Monitor writing/reading progress of identified at-risk students
6. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
7. Assist classroom teachers in analyzing writing/reading assessments and in designing and delivering writing/reading interventions
8. Participate in collaborative committees to make instructional and placement decision for struggling at-risk students
9. Provide parent training on how to support children’s literacy and writing development in the home
10. Attend on-going staff development in the areas of writing/reading intervention
11. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required
12. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of at-risk students
13. Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations and IEPs.
14. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect at-risk students, equipment, materials, and facilities
15. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
16. Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
17. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
18. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for teachers
19. Perform duties as required by Federal Guidelines.
20. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required
21. Articulate the district’s mission and goals in areas of assigned responsibilities to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission
22. Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement
23. Other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Standing for long periods of time. Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress